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House Passes Amendments to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses

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Congressman Mike Lawler's amendments aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses have been passed by the House, with his amendment requiring the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education to prioritize investigation of antisemitic incidents and his second amendment rescinding federal funding for college campuses that give a platform to antisemitism hate. This move comes after Lawler introduced the Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act earlier this year in response to the threatening and violent incidents against Jewish students on college campuses following Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. Lawler's efforts aim to ensure students' safety on campus and eradicate antisemitism.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Mike Lawler introduced an amendment to the House's appropriations bill for Labor, Heath and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) to combat antisemitism on college campuses, which was passed with a voice vote.
  • The amendment requires the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education to prioritize investigation of antisemitic incidents.
  • Lawler's second amendment, which rescinds federal funding for college campuses that give a platform to antisemitism hate, was adopted with broad, bipartisan support.
  • H.R. 3773, the Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act, introduced earlier this year, aims to rescind federal funding for colleges that authorize, facilitate, provide funding for, or otherwise support any event promoting antisemitism on campus.
  • The amendments are a response to the growing threats and violence against Jewish students on college campuses following Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.
  • Representative Lawler stated that the adoption of his amendments shows that the House of Representatives is serious about combating the threats Jewish students are facing every day.

Statistics:

  • The amendments were passed by a voice vote.
  • The second amendment was supported by a broad, bipartisan majority.
  • H.R. 3773, the Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act, was introduced earlier this year.
  • New York's 17th Congressional District, where Lawler represents, contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.

Sources:

  • [Press release from Congressman Mike Lawler's office]
  • [H.R. 3773, the Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act]

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